Smuggler's Notch. So named because spirits
used to be smuggled from Canada (just 60 miles north) through the notch.

This Alpine Slide is at Spruce Peak. Call 802-253-3000 to see if it is open
during your retreat.

You can take the gondola to near the summit
but you must hike the last bit (see picture). There also is an auto road
to the summit.Call 802-253-3000 to see if they will be open during your
retreat.

Mt. Mansfield summit.

Bike path from Stowe to near ski area.
Open except when covered with snow

View from Lake Champlain- about 40 minute drive.

It's that time of year again! Picture from front lawn.

Lots 'o room for your custom wheels.

X-C trail out back door.

Skiing back from ski area

Taken Feb. 2007 when all the news said
there was no snow in the East.

Even if there is no snow in Boston,
it's still safe to plan a ski trip!
Most of this snow occurs locally and is not
reported in the news media.

Mid season snow at 9 feet. (~3 meters)

Taken June 10th the same year.
Note snow still on ground.

Snow line during "no snow
January 2007"Secret to snow on Mt. Mansfield: mountain
base pictured above 90 ft.
above seal level, summit 4,400 ft. high. Moisture from Great Lakes
forced into uplift producing snow storm on top. (Note: this is as much
or more vertical drop than your favorite western or European ski
area.)